Quadra-Fire QFP38-NG, QFP38-LP owner manual A. HHT Shrouds, B. Field Constructed Shrouds

11 Shrouds

A. HHT Shrouds

•You may install a shroud with this fireplace. See Section 17.D. for a list of UL Listed shrouds. Follow the instructions included with these optional components

B. Field Constructed Shrouds

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Shrouds must be constructed as specified. Improper construction may overheat chase top.

•Chase top shrouds may be field constructed where permitted by regional building codes.

NOTICE: Some regional codes require an agency-Listed shroud. Consult your local building officials.

•The following field constructed shroud designs have been tested for Hearth Technologies fireplace systems and termination caps.

•The shrouds must be constructed from a minimum .018 in. (26 ga) thick aluminized steel.

•The wire mesh is optional but recommended and must be .018 in. thick minimum, 1/2 in. mesh.

Open Top Shroud (may be used with DVP-TV, DVP-TVHW, SLP-TVHW)

Min.

Top Dim.

Min.

Top Dim.

Min.

Base Dim.

Min.

Base Dim.

Min. Base Dims.

in 19 x 19

mm483 x 483

Min. Top Dims.

in 16 x 16

mm406 x 406

Figure 11.1 Open Top Shroud Dimensions

48 Quadra-Fire • QFP38 Series • 4061-300 Rev i • 9/09